Happy New Year to all the ORG members. I though I'd take a look back at the projects that I've completed (or soon to) on my layout and trains over the past year.
Tell us about your wins and losses in 2024.
My layout is basically done so I've shifted my focus to upgrading engines and rolling stock.
The RSJ&B shops have been busy. Here are several projects that were completed in 2024
LIRR A1 Morris Park Shops Switcher- by far the highlight of the year. The shell was 3D printed by TrainguyKen from some photos I had sent him. The power chassis is from a Lionchief Dino switcher and the rest were details I added.
Weaver New York, New Haven, and Hartford RS3- I bought this engine from Trainz, mostly because I like the older NY/NH&H logo. The engine had a balky reversing board so I decided to put a Lionchief/ bluetooth board in the engine and upgrade the lighting.
RMT Penn Central BEEP- my most recently completed project. I put a Flyerchief board in this one and upgraded the lighting. Still some fine tuning to do but the engine runs great.
MTH New York Central S2- I bought a pair of S2's at one of the last Cabin Fever MTH auctions. This one was going to get an ERR install but the boards wouldn't fit under the narrow shell. So I found another Flyerchief board that went in this one. I also had to source new trucks since this was a dummy engine and the original trucks had no motors or gears. I'll call it done even though it's still not been road tested.
Lionel PRR Doodlebug /MPC PRR RPO Passenger Car- I bought a Lionchief+2.0 Doodlebug in 2024. Several members had commented on the lack of passengers in the Doodlebug so I added some. The coach had been sitting on my bench waiting for new couplers after I fixed the original lighting a while back. I thought it would look perfect behind the motorcar so I added an interior, passengers and LED lighting. Makes a nice consist on my layout.
I have several more projects in the que. So the RSJ&B shops are going to have a busy 2025 as well.
Bob
